You don’t have to visit the open fields of Tuscany for this colorful and cheery photo op — there are plenty of sunflower fields right here in Portland, OR. Head to local farms to enjoy these end-of-summer blooms, navigate a maze, or enjoy a festival. Be sure to check farm websites for the latest updates on blooming conditions.
Thank you to our Summer Fun Sponsor Bella Organic Farm! We couldn’t do this work without generous sponsors like Bella Organic. Their 100-acre certified organic farm in Portland has so much to offer during peak farming season here in the PNW. In July and August, Bella offers u-pick certified organic blueberries and thornless blackberries, as well as u-cut sunflowers. Because berry and sunflower season overlap, you can capture perfect photos in the sunflower fields and leave with freshly picked berries. Shop their farm store, booming with fresh organic produce and pre-picked organic berries all summer long, or let the kids enjoy a strawberry lemonade and pet the farm animals while you cozy up to a wine flight! Bella isn’t just an organic farm and winery, it’s an experience.
Bella Organic Farm
Transport yourself to a magical, whimsical garden experience during Bella Organic’s Sunflower Festival. This sunflower field is dog-friendly, so bring your family pups along for the gorgeous photo op. The farm store and courtyard will be open, so plan to eat lunch and maybe even squeeze in a wine tasting while you’re there. The kids will love riding the cow train and visiting the animals. (Please note: the food booth is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.)
Cost: $5/person, free for ages 4 and under. For u-cut, you pay $2 per stem, $3 for an extra large sunflower.
Address: 16205 NW Gillihan Rd., Portland
Peak Bloom Prediction: Opening day is August 10, 2024, and the festival runs through August 31. Additional dates may be added if the weather cooperates.
Topaz Farm
Topaz Farm is our Reader Favorites Winner for Best Family Farm, and for good reason. Enjoy great food at the grill, visit the animals, and make a day of it! The sunflower field hours are typically the same as their market, and they are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Their 14 acres of sunflowers provide plenty of opportunities for a photo op, and they are usually planted in stages, which means that there will be new sections of the field blooming for many weeks, through September and possibly into October. Look for fun surprises as more of the field blooms. BONUS: This year the live music venue at the farm will be surrounded by sunflowers, so this is an especially great time to get tickets to their family-friendly Americana Harvest Fest series on Thursday nights.
Cost: $8 admission for ages 6+
Address: 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd., Portland
Peak Bloom Prediction: As of August 19, several acres of the maze are blooming and open to the public.
Packer Orchards
The sunflower field at Packer Orchards is full of hidden photo ops that are an absolute delight (see the reel below). Admission typically includes entrance to the sunflower field, 2 sunflower blooms, and access to play areas and activities. The farm store is open with baked goods, fresh fruit, canned goods, gifts and ice cream.
Cost: Field access passes are $7.95 per person ages 3+, and they include two stems per person, plus access to the play areas and animals. Passes are available beginning July 28, 2024.
Address: 3020 Thomsen Rd., Hood River
Peak Bloom Prediction: The sunflower field is open August 22-September 12.
Lee Farms
This seventh-generation family farm plants over 30 varieties of sunflowers every year. Admission includes a hayride, several fields of sunflowers to explore, a sunflower maze, bounce pillow, slide, jump pad, and an opportunity to visit the farm animals, plus one flower bloom. Enjoy live music and food and beverage options, plus visit the bakery and well-stocked market. You may add on a “butterfly release” for $10.
Cost: General admission $25 for ages 11+, $15 for ages 3-10, free for ages 0-2. If you purchase tickets online, they are currently discounted to $22 for adults and $13 for children. Season + flex passes available.
Address: 21975 SW 65th Ave., Tualatin
Peak Bloom Prediction: Festival dates are August 2-18, Friday-Sunday.
West Union Gardens
This popular family farm in Hillsboro is well-known for their large sunflower field. They also have pre-picked berries and vegetables for sale, as well as u-pick items in season. Their season will be short this year, so be sure to go as soon as they open the field to the public!
Cost: $5 per person, discounts for groups and season passes available.
Address: 7775 NW Cornelius Pass Rd., Hillsboro
Peak Bloom Prediction: Mid-August. On August 18, the field status was very close to full bloom.
Sunflower Festival on Stafford Road
Stafford Acres is the agricultural outreach program of The Neighborhood Church. They host an annual sunflower festival in August. There will be a bounce house and farm animals to visit, and in past years they have offered kettle corn and drinks for purchase.
Cost: $5 entry, kids 5 and under are free. U-cut blooms are $2 each or twelve blooms for $20. One-day bounce house pass is $5.
Address: 21065 SW Stafford Road, Tualatin
Peak Bloom Prediction: The festival runs Thursdays-Sundays in August. The first three weekends are on sale now. The last two weekends are dependent on field conditions.
Sunflower Days at Liepold Farms
Details for the 2024 Sunflower Days are TBD. Explore 5 acres of sunflowers, and enjoy a hayride, sunflower maze, great food and delicious berry cider.
Cost: TBD for 2024. Typically ages 2 and under are free, youth $10 online/$15 on site, general admission $15 online/$20 on site. Dogs on leash are welcome!
Address: 14050 SE Richey Rd., Boring
Peak Bloom Prediction: TBD, typically in the fall to coincide with their fall festival.
Thanks to Fall Fun Sponsor Bella Organic Farm
French Prairie Gardens
Beyond the traditional photo op, enjoy great food and a farm bar, a rope maze and sunflower maze, obstacle course, super mega ride n’ slide, tube slide, farm ninja course, farm animals and more! There are over 15 different activities for family fun.
Cost: $19.99 ages 2+ ($24.99 at the gate). Tickets include festival admission, tractor wagon ride, super mega ride ‘n slide, 1 sunflower bloom, and 15 family activities.
Address: 17673 French Prairie Rd., St. Paul
Peak Bloom Prediction: September 14-29, 2024
Mt. View Orchards
Come for the plentiful u-pick orchards and view, stay for outstanding pizza and made-in-house drinks. The beautiful sunflower field is adjacent to the outdoor dining area, so you can snap photos while you wait for your food. Bring your pup, too, as these orchards are dog-friendly.
Cost: No charge to visit the sunflowers, but you’ll definitely want to buy pizza and pick fruit while you’re there.
Address: 6670 Trout Creek Ridge Rd., Mt. Hood
Peak Bloom Prediction: Varies, depending on planting time. Check their website for the latest update.
Yesteryear Farms
The sunflower field at Yesteryear Farms includes twenty different photo ops! Bring your pup, too, as Yesteryear is dog-friendly.
Cost: $8 online, $12 onsite for ages 13+; $4 online, $8 onsite for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and under. Free bloom with admission. The price is discounted by $4/ticket if you book online.
Address: 26801 SW Stafford Rd., Wilsonville, OR 97070
Peak Bloom Prediction: Fields open August 8.
O’Keefe Farms
Admission at O’Keefe Farms includes two u-cut flowers and unlimited time to stroll the fields and take pictures. Kids 5 and under receive one free flower. Enjoy food carts and craft vendors, plus live music on select dates. Well behaved pets allowed on leash. Hayrides are available for $1 per person.
Cost: $10 for ages 13+, $5 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and under
Address: 17604 NE 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, WA 98607
Peak Bloom Prediction: August 2-4, 9-11, land 16-18.
Thanks to Fall Fun Sponsor Bella Organic Farm
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